Pushing the Envelope

an an article titled “Pass the Envelope Please,” Maynard Benjamin, president and CEO of Alexandria, Virginia-based Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA), stressed that despite a digital world espousing a paperless society, envelopes are still well in demand. “Though commonplace and ubiquitous in nature, envelopes have considerable impact,” he wrote. “The truth is, that no communications medium can match envelopes in their ability to consistently and uniquely touch our lives and ensure our trust.”

Below, envelope manufacturers share some of their unique product solutions and design capabilities.

On the Double

Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Envelope Mart USA
(www.envelopemart.com) has a new, five-color perfecting press that allows for fast, double-sided printing on envelopes with one pass, making it possible to print up to four colors on the front of an envelope and one color on the back and flap simultaneously. This results in higher quality, lower pricing and faster turnarounds for most three- to four-color orders in UV and standard inks.

Stick This!

Envelope Mart USA now offers optional latex gumming on virtually all envelopes, so they easily seal by simply pressing down on the flap. With the latex gumming on both surfaces, envelopes are securely sealed, making it a top choice for textured or “toothy” stocks. The latex sealing is ideal for non-automated applications, such as coin/banking envelopes, Tyvek and large-size catalog and booklet envelopes.

Healthy Choices

Broker Forms, Grand Rapids, Mich., (www.brokerforms.com) provides both #10 and 9x121⁄2" envelopes compatible with health-care claim forms. The #10 Security Envelope features a single, right window, and holds up to 12 claim forms. The 9x121⁄2" envelope has a single window located either on the left or right , and accommodates up to 50 claim forms without folding. Imprinted with “First Class Mail, Please Do Not Bend. Insurance Claim Forms Enclosed,” the products help to speed insurance claim processing.

Window of Opportunity

Significantly improve profit margins by ordering
Broker Forms’ stock window envelopes for businesses and specialized markets rather than custom products. For example, single- and double-window check envelopes are available for immediate shipment. Free samples are available to guarantee compatibility.

Driven to Succeed

Located in Austell, Ga., EMA Specialty Envelopes & More (www.ema1.com) uses the slogan “Every Size Under the Sun” to describe its stock and specialty items. For example, Automotive Industry File Jackets measure 9x11¾", and feature a 3⁄4" tab. They are available in 28 lb. white wove; 60 lb. brilliant colors; 28 lb., 32 lb. and 40 lb. brown kraft; 28 lb. and 32 lb. jute/manila and 110 lb. manila tag, as well as other heavy-weight papers.

Time is Money

EMA Specialty Envelopes & More’s convenient Bank by Mail Envelopes are one-piece, perforated mailers featuring a deposit slip, receipt form and return mailing envelope. This product is shipped fully folded, and stock products include a 35⁄8 x 85⁄8" single-coupon style, available in 24 lb. blue, green, cream, gray and white wove stock.

Attention, Please

Western States Envelope & Label (www.westernstatesenvelope.com), Butler, Wis., helps direct mailers draw attention to offers with its line of Cromatica Envelopes, available in 13 vibrant, translucent colors and five standard sizes. The European-made paper is converted exclusively by Western States Envelope & Label. Ideal for invitations and special event announcements, Cromatica translucent envelopes provide value, uniqueness and a compelling argument to open and explore the contents.

Mother Nature-Approved

Manufactured from 100 percent post-consumer fiber, the Globe 100 stationery line from Western States Envelope & Label promotes environmental responsibility while providing all the capabilities of premium paper, including printing, embossing and engraving, and is compatible with any office print device. The line coordinates letterhead, envelopes and business cards for a professional presentation.